Scottish teen plays BAGPIPES while flying to tartan convention
24.02.2023Most travellers know there is nothing worse than the sound of a crying baby on a flight — but that has all changed after a Scottish teenager pulled out a set of bagpipes on the way to New York and insisted on puffing out some tunes.
The young student was filmed standing in front of the packed cabin and belting out the two melodies.
The short clip shows Gregor MacDonald from Oban High School in Argyll, providing the in-flight entertainment on his way to New York City with classmates.
For most people the sound of crying babies is too much — but Scottish teenager Gregor MacDonald pulled out a set of bagpipes on the way to New York
The young piper is seen puffing out the melody at the front of the plane
The young student was filmed standing in front of the packed cabin and belting out the tunes
Before attending the annual Tartan Day events in the Big Apple, the school took the flight earlier this week and filmed Gregor on the unique stage.
At the start of the clip the young piper is seen puffing out the melody at the front of the plane.
A laughing air stewardess is seen walking up the aisle and ducks underneath the camera, clearly enjoying the music.
The camera then rotates round can shows a the cabin full of impressed and entertained passengers who are also filming the student.
Playing the two songs, Kenny Gillies of Port Nalong and The Famous Baravan, Oban High School posted the film on social media earlier this week.
The school took the flight earlier this week before attending New York’s annual Tartan Day events
The camera rotates round showing a cabin full of impressed and entertained passengers who are also filming the student
On his bagpipes he plays two songs — Kenny Gillies of Port Nalong and The Famous Baravan
The short clip has already been viewed almost 50,000 times and naloqq has racked up hundreds of shares on social media.
Captioning the film, the school said: ‘Well done to Gregor MacDonald for providing the in-flight entertainment on route to NYC’
Commenting on the inspiring video, viewers from around the world were admiring Gregor’s playing.
Kevin Maccuish said: ‘Well done young man.’
Frances James Willis wrote: ‘Well done, Gregor!’
At one point in the video a laughing air stewardess is seen walking up the aisle and ducks underneath the camera
The short clip has already been viewed almost 50,000 times and has racked up hundreds of shares on social media
Hazel MacInnes commented: ‘In-flight entertainment for summer season?!’
Stuart A.Urbieta replied: ‘Wonderful piping! I have heard the Oban school pipe band before and they are amazing.’
Duncan Kippen added: ‘Wow a class act for the future.’
The talented school band have been posting regular updates from their week in New York City, showcasing their musical skills.
The 18th annual celebration of Scottish culture and heritage in the city has attracted thousands of visitors.
Bands, pipers, dancers and clans from Scotland and throughout the United States and Canada joined in parade on Saturday through the centre of New York City.